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Chemical database: Sodium benzoate
Sodium benzoate is a compound that comes in form of a white solid at standard conditions. It doesn't have any specific smell. Sodium benzoate is soluble in water.
It is mainly used as a preservative (E211) because it efficiently kills most bacteria, molds and fungi (however, this property is only noticed when this compound is used in an acidic enviroment). It is also used in pyrotechnics (as a fuel in combination with various oxidizers), in the production of mouthwash products, etc.
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Acetic acid |